Gablenzbrücke

The Gablenzbrücke is a steel arch bridge in Kiel that carries multiple traffic routes over railway lines. It spans approximately 340 meters and connects the southwestern city with the eastern area where the harbor and other districts are located.

The first bridge was built in 1910 under the name Hummelwiesenbrücke and received its current name in 1914 to honor Austrian General Ludwig von Gablenz. The current structure was completed in 2009 and replaced the aging predecessor bridge.

The bridge connects two important city districts and is part of the transportation network that enabled Kiel's expansion from the harbor inland. Residents and visitors use it daily to move between residential and working areas.

The bridge is used by vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians and connects the southwestern city district with areas east of the railway lines. The crossing is passable year-round and offers a direct route between Kiel's main traffic corridors.

The structure features a main arch span of approximately 66 meters that carries the bridge over the railway lines. It survived World War II with minimal damage and demonstrates the solid engineering of its era.

Location: Kiel

GPS coordinates: 54.31075,10.12969

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44